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It’s hard enough to talk to your mom or dad about the possibility of moving out of their home and into a senior living community. Getting them to open up about what might actually make them feel happy and settled at a new home can present an even larger challenge. (more…)

To ensure a safe and secure living environment for your memory-impaired parent, ask assisted living communities these questions.

Part 1: Living Environment

If you’re considering care for your family member who suffers from a memory illness, the items at the top of your checklist are likely related to finding a safe and healthy living arrangement in which your family member will not just live, but live well. When you’re making a personal visit to an assisted living community, take every opportunity you have to ask questions about Alzheimer’s and memory care.

Atria Draper Place’s Elaine Malloy is more than a receptionist. She started the community Book Club and a knitting group for the residents.

At Atria Draper Place, the job title “receptionist” hardly captures the role Elaine Malloy plays with the residents, staff and visitors. Yes, she’s the first of many bright lights you experience at the community, greeting every guest with a warm smile and welcoming gesture. But, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. (more…)

At Atria Senior Living, everything we do is driven by quality. To deliver that promise, we created the Quality Enhancement program to ensure that every aspect of community living is up to our standards.

At Atria Senior Living, everything we do is driven by quality. Our number one goal is to make the best possible life for our residents. To deliver on that promise, we created the Quality Enhancement program to ensure every aspect of life at our communities meets the highest standards in the industry. Sheela Stevens, EVP Quality Officer, has long been a pioneer in our unique, industry-leading approach to quality. We sat down with her to learn more about Atria’s Quality Enhancement program and the role it plays in our communities.

An overview of assisted living, how it differs from other senior living options and the qualities that you should look for in an assisted living community.

When you’re making a decision to move your mom or dad into a senior living community, the challenges in front of you can seem insurmountable. There is certainly no shortage of questions and confusion; this, in conjunction with the emotional factors that weigh on your mind, make the ideal path unclear.